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Peabody for Peace 5K honors Country’s fifth hottest zip code is 01960 memory of Martin Richard By Christopher Roberson
By Christopher Roberson
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fter three months of planning, Peabody resident Cailie Trombley was successful in bringing the mission of the Martin Richard Foundation to the North Shore with the Peabody for Peace 5K and Two-Mile Fun Walk. During the Oct. 6 event, Trombley spoke about the significance of the well-known poster Martin made in 2012, which read: “No More Hurting People – Peace.”“People will always remember that picture of him,” she said, adding that she ran in this year’s Boston Marathon for the foundation’s team, MR8. She will be representing MR8 once again in the New York City Marathon on Nov. 4. Trombley briefly addressed the more than 100 participants at the starting line on Lowell Street. “Thank you for practicing kindness, inclusion and peace,” she said. “While you’re running, remember why you’re out there.” The race itself was easily won by John Ayers, 52, of Hamilton, with a time of 17 minutes, 32
David Farley, 67, and Kaylee Brazell, 23, both of Peabody, enjoy a moment of rest after running in the Richard Foundation to the North Shore’s Peabody for Peace 5K and Two-Mile Fun Walk, held last Saturday, October 6. (Advocate photo by Christopher Roberson)
seconds. He crossed the Chestnut Street finish line three minutes and 56 seconds ahead of second-place finisher John Doyle, 28, of Lynn. “It was my first race in over a year,” said Ayers, adding that he had been recovering from an injury.
Dylan Faletra, 12, had the best time of the Peabody runners, completing the course in 21 minutes, 53 seconds and finished in fifth place overall. Courtney Marsolais, 27, of
eabody was recently ranked by Realtor.com as the fifth hottest zip code in the nation for millennials and received a Hotness Score of 99.1. Homes in the city are usually on the market for just 20 days and sell for an average of $424,685, an increase of 8.4 percent over last year. Additional information from Realtor.com stated that residents in the millennial age group of 25-34 have 32 percent of recently purchased mortgages. Millennials also boast an annual median income of $73,312, which is higher than the average Peabody household’s. Job growth has also climbed by 2.2 percent with the Analogic Corporation and Tradewin Consulting Services being recognized as Peabody’s primary employers. City Council President Edward Charest said he was
thrilled to see Peabody’s new ranking. “I’m really excited to hear that Peabody is in the top five in the country,” he said. “I had no doubt that this was going to happen.” Charest said his daughters are part of the millennial age group. “Youth, in any club or organization, is certainly what you want to keep on thriving,” he said. Ward 2 Councillor Peter McGinn said Peabody’s spot on the list speaks to the city’s character. “This ranking affirms the quality of life and value found in Peabody for people of all ages, including millennials,” he said. At 33 years old, Councillor-at-Large Ryan Melville is a millennial himself. “To me it us no surprise to hear that Peabody is such a hot housing market, especially for younger people,” he said. “Peabody offers so much opportunity
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Peabody’s Brandon Caniff breaks free on this 60-yard kickoff return that led to a key touchdown in the Tanners’ 21-6 win at Masconomet last Friday. See story and photos on page 11. (Advocate photo by Greg Phipps)
ayor Edward Bettencourt and the City of Peabody will be hosting a Monster Mash on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in City Hall’s historic Wiggin Auditorium. Come dressed in your scariest costume, dance the night away with other monsters and ghouls and munch on some frighteningly delicious food. The Party Specialist will set up several gourmet food stations, and beer, wine and a “magic potion” will be available from the cash bar. Music, entertainment and lots of prizes will be provided by DJ Rick DeSanctis. Cash prizes (sponsored by North Shore Bank) will be given for best costumes at this 21+ only party. Key “Spooky” Sponsors include Cataldo Ambulance Service, Dinis Electric, Eastern Bank, Energi Inc., Holden Oil, Inc., JRM Hauling & Recycling, Kelly Auto Group, Man-
zel Furniture & Rugs, North Shore Bank, Retonica, Rousselot Peabody, and Salem Country Club. Additional “Ghostly” Sponsors include Prattville Machine & Tool, Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market, Kane’s Flower World, Stadium Oil Heat, North Shore Motor Werks, Direct Tire & Auto Service, Santarpio’s Pizza, Gallo Nero, Eva’s Pastries, Bavaro Liquors, Metro Bowl, Capone’s Restaurant & Lounge, Finishing Touch Nail & Spa, Herb Chambers, Su Chang’s, Brodie’s Pub and Sam’s Food Mart. Thanks to the generosity of our many sponsors, the cost is $40 per ticket. Ticket price includes admission, entertainment and specialty catered food. Tickets can be purchased at Brownpapertickets.com until Oct. 15. Tickets will not be sold at the door.